Virtual reality simulation systems and methods are described for use with a sensory feedback system. The systems and methods include a movement detection mechanism having at least one sensor attached to a mobility simulation device. The movement detection mechanism configured to collect movement and position data of a first foot platform of the mobility simulation device, and generate movement and position data of the first foot platform. A controller computer processor unit may receive the movement and position data and translate the data into a step metric.
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4. The virtual reality simulation system of claim 1, wherein the first foot platform moves in conjunction with the second foot platform.
9. The virtual reality simulation system of claim 1, wherein the movement detection mechanism is an inertial measurement unit sensor configured to measure acceleration.
10. The virtual reality simulation system of claim 1, wherein the movement detection mechanism includes an infrared emitter in communication with an infrared sensor.
11. The virtual reality simulation system of claim 1, wherein the first foot platform is configured to move in a first elliptical path, and the second foot platform is configured to move in a second elliptical path.
12. The virtual reality simulation system of claim 1, wherein the mobility simulation device is configured to provide a gliding motion for the first foot platform and the second foot platform.
13. The virtual reality simulation system of claim 1, wherein the mobility simulation device further comprises a first leg and a second leg connected to the upright support via an axle such that the first leg and the second leg move in a pendulum motion about the axle.
14. The virtual reality simulation system of claim 13, wherein the first foot platform is fixedly attached to the first leg and the second foot platform is fixedly attached to the second leg.
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September 30, 2019
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